MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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BATTERY INSECURE / LOOSE
EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED / (Y) SECTION SPLIT / SLIGHT BLOW / EX BANDAGED UP
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 50 / 15 V
RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BATTERY INSECURE / LOOSE
EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED / (Y) SECTION SPLIT / SLIGHT BLOW / EX BANDAGED UP
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 50 / 15 V
RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
clutch slipping badly and biting point at top of travel
n/s/f disc slightly warped
starter motor not engaging properly possible starter or flywheel problem
tyre size 195 50 15 V
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S821 FKN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 99,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S821 FKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S821 FKN registered?
S821 FKN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 17 September 1998.
Is S821 FKN safe to buy?
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